The HPCSA remains committed to financial excellence, transparency, service delivery and support Council, Professional Boards and secretariat activities. Through the Finance and Supply Chain Management (SCM) Department, Council continues to strengthen governance, promote accountability, and ensure responsible use of its resources in line with the Health Professions Act.
Safeguarding Practitioners’ Interests through Sound Financial Management
The Finance and SCM Department’s mandate includes preparing annual financial statements, managing budgets, facilitating audits, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring fair and transparent procurement processes. The function support the financial sustainability of Council and its operations.
A Decade of Financial Excellence
For the 11th consecutive year, the HPCSA have achieved unqualified (clean) audit outcomes – a reflection of strong internal controls, sound oversight, and effective governance. This financial stability allows Council to continue delivering efficient, trusted, and value-driven services to healthcare practitioners across all professions under its ambit.
Enhancing Practitioner Experience through Digital Transformation
To make service access faster and easier, the HPCSA has introduced several digital innovations, including:
- An online practitioner system that allows users to view statements, access invoices and make payments of outstanding fees conveniently.
- An online payment portal that streamlines processes and reduced administrative delays.
- Online system allowing user to log queries were resolution of queries can be tracked.
- Updating of contact details of users allowing Finance correspondence (e.g. Annual fee notices, annual fee reminders and suspension letters) to reach practitioners.
These advancements are part of Council’s ongoing digital transformation journey – designed to enhance convenience, efficiency, and accessibility for practitioners nationwide.
Keeping Annual Fees Affordable
Despite rising economic pressures, the HPCSA has successfully maintained annual fees below inflation for several years. This demonstrates the organisation’s commitment to easing the financial burden on practitioners through prudent cost management and sustainable financial practices.
CPI vs Annual Fee Increases
This demonstrates the organisation’s commitment to easing the financial burden on practitioners through prudent cost management and sustainable financial practices.
Modernising Financial Systems
To further improve efficiency and transparency, the Finance and SCM Department is planning to upgrade legacy Oracle EBS system to Oracle Cloud – a modern platform that will enhance reporting, internal controls, and overall service delivery. The transition, set to be completed within 24 months, will support faster processing and better integration across HPCSA services.
Ensuring Compliance and Professional Integrity
As part of its mandate to uphold ethical and professional standards, the HPCSA recently suspended practitioners who did not pay their 2025/26 annual fees. Restoration requires:
- Payment of restoration fees,
- Submission of necessary documents, and
- Compliance with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
These measures help ensure that practitioners remain both financially and professionally compliant – upholding public trust and maintaining the highest standards of healthcare.
The HPCSA Finance and SCM Department remains dedicated to strengthening financial governance, supporting practitioners, and ensuring a transparent, efficient, and sustainable environment for health professions.
Last Updated on 4 December 2025 by HPCSA Corporate Affairs